The state of the City of Buckeye

Eric Orsborn was re-elected for a second term as Mayor of Buckeye in 2024, following 10 years of service on the Buckeye City Council.  In 2026, Orsborn as elected Chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments. 

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) was founded in the spirit of cooperation. MAG members believe that by uniting, they can solve common problems, take an active role in long range regional issues, and address concerns that affect communities in the greater Phoenix region.

Spanning 10,600 miles in central Arizona, MAG’s regional planning area and member agencies include 28 cities and towns, three Native nations, the Arizona Department of Transportation, all of Maricopa County, and parts of Pinal County. Our primary focus areas include transportation planning, including the implementation of Proposition 479, environmental and air quality planning, and human services planning. MAG member agencies work collaboratively to shape the future of the region and serve approximately 5 million people -- nearly 70 percent of the state’s population.